Written by Angela, HorizontalHouses.com, August 27, 2025 My journey: A Maryland Wheelchair User’s Path to Independence Buying and adapting a home as a wheelchair user in Maryland was a challenge—but thanks to comprehensive state and county resources, it became possible to purchase and remodel a ranch home for true accessibility. Many people with various disabilities […]
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Oregon Becomes First State to Be ‘Accessibility Verified’
Written by Noreen Kompanik, TravelPulse, October 2, 2025 Working with Wheel the World (WTW), Travel Oregon has become the first US state to earn ‘Accessibility Verified’ status. The milestone follows a coordinated effort to evaluate, promote and improve the accessibility of tourism businesses across all seven of Oregon’s tourism regions, from hotels and outdoor adventure […]
Royal Caribbean Unveils Vibrant Ferry Fleet for Royal Beach Club Paradise Island Opening in 2025
Written by Chillie falls, AccessAdventure.net, October 4, 2025 Royal Caribbean International has officially introduced the fleet of wheelchair accessible ferries that will shuttle guests to its highly anticipated Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, opening in December 2025. The five double-decker ferries—each painted in a bold, tropical shade—will be operated by Bahamas Transport Logistics (BTL), a […]
Carnival Ordered to Pay $344K to Guest in Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit
Written by Chillie Falls, AccessAdventure.net, October 1, 2025 Carnival Corporation has been found liable in a slip-and-fall lawsuit stemming from a May 2023 incident aboard Carnival Celebration. U.S. District Court Judge Roy Altman ruled that guest Vivian Ruiz Rondon is entitled to $344,051 in damages for injuries sustained after tripping on an elevated metal threshold. Rondon suffered a fractured arm, a dislocated shoulder, […]
How to Plan an Accessible Surprise Trip for Your Partner with a Disability
Written by Andrea Needham, @eldersday.org, October 1, 2025 Surprise trips are a beautiful way to express love — spontaneous, thoughtful, unforgettable. But when your partner has a disability, planning such a surprise becomes a more intricate dance. It’s not just about secrecy or spectacle — it’s about care, dignity, and shared joy. Accessibility doesn’t cancel […]
Top Events in the United States This October
Written by Scott Hartbeck, TravelPulse.com, September 30, 2025 It’s hard to believe that we’ve rounded the corner on the year and are entering its final quarter, but we’re lucky because October is one of the best months of the year when it comes to festivals and events. From Oktoberfest parties and Renaissance fairs to fests […]